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[God Ginrai]

Nice! That looks really good. Seems to be high quality and I like the low profile

I'm curious about the surface material though. It looks too smooth because you're thumb is slipping. Are you going to add something for better grip? Like a surface pattern maybe?

Those videos are of a dev kit for the analog controller. The newer parts actually have a very nice rubber grip on the surface and it would be very hard to slip off of it unless your fingers are very sweaty.

In the video, my thumb isn't slipping off. I am quickly lifting my thumb to show how it recoils back to the center position quickly.

Oh, and the stick does have a center click, plus it spins like a scroll feature.


Awesome! ^_^

-God Ginrai

 

[Alex.]

Here is the analogue pad.

That looks like it will be durable and very fun to use, can't wait

Because that would result in a lot of games that are pay, that weren't made very well.

Some quality-control would be necessary, I agree. I was thinking more about a transparency in the way you approach the publisher.

 

[Eolair]

Nice! That looks really good. Seems to be high quality and I like the low profile

I'm curious about the surface material though. It looks too smooth because you're thumb is slipping. Are you going to add something for better grip? Like a surface pattern maybe?

Those videos are of a dev kit for the analog controller. The newer parts actually have a very nice rubber grip on the surface and it would be very hard to slip off of it unless your fingers are very sweaty.

In the video, my thumb isn't slipping off. I am quickly lifting my thumb to show how it recoils back to the center position quickly.

Oh, and the stick does have a center click, plus it spins like a scroll feature.

Thanks for the quick reply. I meant the first few seconds in the "side profile" video. Just looked like you were rubbing it I'm sure it will be great with a rubber grip on the surface. That stick click and rotating action looks good too

 

[God Ginrai]

Here is the analogue pad.

That looks like it will be durable and very fun to use, can't wait


Agreed. ^_^

Because that would result in a lot of games that are pay, that weren't made very well.

Some quality-control would be necessary, I agree. I was thinking more about a transparency in the way you approach the publisher.


Could you elaborate? I'm not sure I get what you mean by that.

-God Ginrai

 

[Alex.]

Because that would result in a lot of games that are pay, that weren't made very well.

Some quality-control would be necessary, I agree. I was thinking more about a transparency in the way you approach the publisher.

Could you elaborate? I'm not sure I get what you mean by that.

I was thinking about a simple, standardized system of interaction between potential developers and the main software publisher for the platform. Something that would encourage more commercial games. I'm not sure how much sense I'm making here though, so I'll stop now :unsure:

 

[MWeston]

Thanks for the quick reply. I meant the first few seconds in the "side profile" video. Just looked like you were rubbing it I'm sure it will be great with a rubber grip on the surface. That stick click and rotating action looks good too

Yeah, you're right. I went back and watched it again and I see what you mean. I was using my index finger on the controller with no rubber pad so I was sliding around. This controller has resistance in the movement and my overhead work with a camera between my arms made it harder.

It feels really nice though. The black pad is slightly larger than the PSP's nub and has slightly more travel than the PSP. It feels smoother too. I find the PSP (old style) nub has a grainy, gritty or catchy feel to it that is very annoying. Do you know what I mean? I don't have a PSP slim yet but I imagine it is better and more like this one.

 

[predatorramboxxx]

Hey man i don't get how your going to afford to make a new system and finance it successfully and not end like GP or zodiac or so on. Are you rich or took out a lot of bonds, partner with someone or what. Whats the name of your company. Seriously how are you going to not go bankrupt especially with the economy of today and finance it successfully. I know you run a good business of selling gp2xs and maybe you have another business on the side. Your system looks awesome dont get me wrong i don't get how you are planing to manufacture it and advertise it without you loosing money and going essentially bankrupt .

 

[jmetal88]

Oh, and the stick does have a center click, plus it spins like a scroll feature.

Ought to be great for Atari games like Pong that use the paddle controllers or any of the games that use the driving controllers.

 

[PoisonedV]

 

[kfuse]

Because that would result in a lot of games that are pay, that weren't made very well.

Some quality-control would be necessary, I agree. I was thinking more about a transparency in the way you approach the publisher.

Could you elaborate? I'm not sure I get what you mean by that.

I was thinking about a simple, standardized system of interaction between potential developers and the main software publisher for the platform. Something that would encourage more commercial games. I'm not sure how much sense I'm making here though, so I'll stop now :unsure:



Hmmm I really don't agree with this method...best route for this is indie development period rather than a publisher at the top of chain...

Indie seems more of better solution for this...just because if you do go a publisher route I can tell you right now...

Your going to need one "ass whipping" tech demo to convince them to take you under and help you...and the only way tech demo gets accomplished is through teams of devs, artists, and such...granted if your even touching any 3D...

Indie I think is easier for this because usually the publisher of the indie game is cutting a very small budget to get the game going....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_developm...lopment_process

even though that seems a bit off to me

 

[Firefox]

The newer parts actually have a very nice rubber grip on the surface and it would be very hard to slip off of it unless your fingers are very sweaty.

In the video, my thumb isn't slipping off. I am quickly lifting my thumb to show how it recoils back to the center position quickly.

Oh, and the stick does have a center click, plus it spins like a scroll feature.

Wow! B)

 

[realyst]

That video made me....so.....happy
*sniff*

 

[Eolair]

Hey man i don't get how your going to afford to make a new system and finance it successfully and not end like GP or zodiac or so on. Are you rich or took out a lot of bonds, partner with someone or what. Whats the name of your company. Seriously how are you going to not go bankrupt especially with the economy of today and finance it successfully. I know you run a good business of selling gp2xs and maybe you have another business on the side. Your system looks awesome dont get me wrong i don't get how you are planing to manufacture it and advertise it without you loosing money and going essentially bankrupt .

Oh come on... You want his business plan now? Unless you're a pontential partner or financier I very much doubt he'll impart that information to you. Why would he ever? I'm not trying to be rude but it's none of your beeswax. And certainly not on this board

 

[icurafu]

Yeah, you're right. I went back and watched it again and I see what you mean. I was using my index finger on the controller with no rubber pad so I was sliding around. This controller has resistance in the movement and my overhead work with a camera between my arms made it harder.

It feels really nice though. The black pad is slightly larger than the PSP's nub and has slightly more travel than the PSP. It feels smoother too. I find the PSP (old style) nub has a grainy, gritty or catchy feel to it that is very annoying. Do you know what I mean? I don't have a PSP slim yet but I imagine it is better and more like this one.

It looks like slipage from the video. Thanks for clearing that up.

Interesting that craiginator was used as a tag for the video.

 

[argor]

Hello everyone, sorry this took so long.

Here is the analogue pad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26UXJOTkTk

-Craig


nice B)

 

[God Ginrai]

Now if only we could see images of two of those as part of a prototype. ;P

-God Ginrai

 

[mavsman4457]

Those videos are of a dev kit for the analog controller. The newer parts actually have a very nice rubber grip on the surface and it would be very hard to slip off of it unless your fingers are very sweaty.

In the video, my thumb isn't slipping off. I am quickly lifting my thumb to show how it recoils back to the center position quickly.

Oh, and the stick does have a center click, plus it spins like a scroll feature.

Wow that analog nub looks amazing. Although I was kind of hoping for analog sticks, this just makes me happy. It has a stick click and it can scroll, that's awesome. Since it is so small maybe it can be placed underneath something like the screen or keyboard? That would be great and it would make it smaller in your pocket.

Ought to be great for Atari games like Pong that use the paddle controllers or any of the games that use the driving controllers.

Oh boy that is a great idea. Driving games with that spinning wheel could be great. Although it might be very small and slightly uncomfortable, it would be cool to show off at least.

 

[Javacat]

I can see an Etch A Sketch emulator in our midst!!!

 

[Vorporeal]

I can see an Etch A Sketch emulator in our midst!!!

OMG GENIUS!

EDIT: Forgot to mention that it looks sick as hell. The fact that it can function like a scroll wheel opens up SO many possibilities. I can't wait!

 

[trooper]

That looks slick, Very nice.

Trooper